The Fridge Presents – NARCY: To Be An (Arab): Visual and Audio Storytelling in Dubai

Experience the (r)evolutionary artistry of Yassin ‘Narcy’ Alsalman at “To Be An (Arab): Visual and Audio Storytelling with NARCY”, celebrating the launch of his Latest Double LP.

This groundbreaking album, currently only on vinyl, crafted after a three-year hiatus, dives deep into themes of technology, identity, and self-improvement, featuring collaborations with luminaries like Dave Chappelle, Talib Kweli, redveil, Ziad Rahbani and more.

NARCY, a celebrated multimedia polymath and cultural visionary, blends his award-winning storytelling, music, and cinematic visuals to create an immersive experience. Known for his dynamic teaching at Concordia University In Montréal and as co-founder of Montreal’s cultural hub MAKTABA, Yassin’s’ work bridges art, the literary, and the imaginary.

Join NARCY in this one-of-a-kind evening as he plays his full album, followed by an in-conversation about independence, industry rejection, and his 20-year journey as an Arab Hip-Hop pioneer.

Don’t miss this celebration of 20 years of solo artistry and the future of storytelling.